CVE-2012-0883

CVE-2012-0883 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

envvars (aka envvars-std) in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.2 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DSO in the current working directory during execution of apachectl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0883?
envvars (aka envvars-std) in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.2 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DSO in the current working directory during execution of apachectl.
How severe is CVE-2012-0883?
CVE-2012-0883 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0883 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0883?
CVE-2012-0883 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0883?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0883 published?
CVE-2012-0883 was published on 2012-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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